2 injured after chase leads to crash in Salinas

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said deputies were involved in a chase Tuesday night which resulted in a crash in Salinas.

At 10:58 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said, a deputy tried to stop a red 1992 Honda Civic at San Benancio and Corral de Tierra roads. They said the driver was allegedly driving recklessly and exhibiting speed as the engine was revved and tires were squealing.

The Sheriff's Office said the driver did not yield and led the deputy to a chase on Corral de Tierra Road. The driver's speed allegedly varied from 30 mph at the curves and 85 mph on the straightaways, they said. No other vehicles or pedestrians were on that road at the time, the Sheriff's Office said.

The driver lost control and struck the guardrail approaching Castlerock Road, they said. The vehicle spun sideways and rolled over, the Sheriff's Office said. The driver and passenger were trapped in the car, they said, and later extricated. They were transported to local hospitals with major injuries, the Sheriff's Office said.

The driver - identified as Kyle Matthew Plymale, 25, of Salinas - was not arrested immediately because of his injuries, they said. Recommended charges against Plymale were forwarded to the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office said.

The California Highway Patrol is conducting a separate investigation for driving under the influence as alcohol may be involved, they said.

- Sunita Vijayan, svijayan@thecalifornian.com

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2 injured after chase leads to crash in Salinas

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said deputies were involved in a chase Tuesday night which resulted in a crash in Salinas.